FAIR ALONG will take his chance in tomorrow's Vincent O'Brien County Hurdle after finishing second in the Arkle Chase on Tuesday.

Philip Hobbs' five-year-old is none the worse for his exertions in finishing second to My Way De Solzen in the two-mile novice championship and will line up for the final race of Cheltenham 2007, in which he is currently due to carry 10st 5lb.

"He's come out of the race really well, and he's going to run in the County Hurdle on Friday," Hobbs said yesterday.

"There's nothing to be gained by not running him. He ran a terrific race and he's as tough as old boots.

"He's not going to run again until Aintree, so why not have another go?"